Etymology

Michigan left

Today it means: An intersection design in which (for countries that drive on the right) left turns are not allowed and vehicles instead proceed past the intersection, make a U-turn, and then make a right turn; the 'turn' made at such an intersection. Full definition →

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The story

So called due to its frequent use in Michigan.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.